Town Criers Seek Contact With Waterloo Newcomers
Waterloo town criers plan to contact new residents after the city dropped the transfer company reporting requirement. Chamber of Commerce and booster groups support a system using coupons or post office data to welcome newcomers, tying in police registration ideas and reviving an old ordinance.
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Town Criers’ Club
Waterloo
Town Criers Club
Herman Miller
Chamber of Commerce and Wasterlog Club
Nes Moines
Chvir
Kelly
M. H. Kelly
Germany
John Herg
Louisville
Burg
Pace
Doubess
How to get rid of dyspepsia and stomach trouble
An advice ad advises avoiding stomach-targeting medicines and instead dieting, eating plain foods slowly, and taking bis already magnesia after meals. It claims relief was immediate for even severe cases and cautions against advancing to ulcers. It mentions J. RK, Joder as supplier.
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J. RK
Joder
Des Moines City Reorganizes Ordinance Book and Railways
Waterloo and Des Moines items show city hall revising the municipal code and history while Des Moines City Railway faces bankruptcy. Swisher completes draft with May 1 publication target. bondholders fear receivership as franchise hopes fade and funds run low.
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F. Swisher
J. C. Thompson
DeGon
Swisher
Iim Nores
Waterloo
City Auditor Plans Yearly Report and System Reforms
City Auditor DeGon prepares the annual report due to the state and ends fiscal year March 31. Heads of departments were notified to file their reports. He found maintenance costs for the fire signal system amounting to 1500 to 2900 dollars and suggests disbanding the system as alarms were only 12 times last year.
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DeGon
de Moines
Detion
Former Owa Woman Granted Divorce After Cruelty Suit
April L Mrs France Knight Simpson, formerly of the city, was granted a divorce from DeWitt W Simpson a retired millionaire manufacturer of Aurora TL on a settlement of $173000. The divorce, finalized in Geneva VI, followed four years of litigation amid Dubuque interest over extreme and repeated cruelty.
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Dubuque
France Knight Simpson
DeWitt W. Simpson
Aurora
Fire Drives Quarantined Family From Angerer Home
In West Liberty on April 1 a fire destroyed most of George Angerer's country home. The family, quarantined for scarlet fever, evacuated with only part of their belongings as sparks from the chimney started the blaze. Two of four children showed scarlet fever symptoms. neighbors rushed to assist, salvaging some goods while canned fruit and vegetables were lost in the cellar.
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West Liberty
George Angerer
Angerer
Bn Fom
Howan Holds Record at WS Years of Agh
Shenandoah Iowa April 1 Monday marked the 103rd birthday of Jonathan Wax father of W o 1 CW Wax of nandoah He spent part of his time here this winter he is with relatives at Volontowa Kan in poor health and with Uncle John Chie Phings of Farragut as two of the oldest persons in southwestern Iowa
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Shenandoah
Jonathan Wax
Wax
Nandoah
Volontowa
Kan
John Chie Phings
Farragut
Lowa
Take Care of the Children Cough Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement claims a remedy relieves coughs colds and whooping cough in children. It emphasizes no opiates and easy availability at druggists everywhere.
Orchard News Reel Delivers Local Happenings
Rev Irvin B Wade of Gravity Ja stopped in Orchard on way to Minnesota for a few days with sister Mrs Frank Cummings. Debates between Osage and St Ansgar high schools drew Linton Blandin. Various residents listed relocations visits illnesses and school vacation notices.
Little Mildred Leach heals after Quaker remedy claim
An advertisement touts Quaker Herb Extract curing long standing stomach and intestinal illnesses in a 12 year old girl, Mildred Leach of Wichita family, claiming a 40 foot tapeworm removal and urging parents to consult the Health Teacher at Model Pharmacy Waterloo Iowa. The piece promotes ordering by mail and lists prices for Quaker Remedies.
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Mildred Leach
Fisher J
Fisher
Frank Leach
Price Mercantile Co
Wichita
Kansas
Model Pharmacy
Fourth Street
K. Fourth St
Waterloo
Musterole provides relief for rheumatism and aches
Mustero le is a clean white ointment made with mustard oil. It relieves bronchitis, croup, stiff neck, neuralgia, rheumatism, lumbago, sprains and more. Available at druggists in 25c, 50c jars and a hospital size for $2.50. The Musterole Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Java
Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
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